Protection?

How hard it is
really
to protect your child
to keep them safe
to warn them about
life's danger and pitfalls
to explain that
every monster isn't Elmo
but some come in
human form
disguised to deceive
prepared to destroy

Why won't people
try
a little harder
with a little more diligence
to keep their children
from society's attackers
aggressors
seekers of chaos and poison
treachery and despair
turn off the television
protect their minds
avoid dulling them to
instincts natural alarms

So sick of
reading about a baby's demise
cuz momma couldn't put down the pipe
or daddy just didn't give a damn
some sexual exploitation
because parents are devoid
of souls

is there no hope for the future
no belief in the next generation
making advances past
mere comprehension
has faith dried up into
nothing more than
a dry crack tearing its way
through the soul of our community

What the hell?